August 11, 2021 10:53 pm
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Regardless of the type of bike you’re on or the distance you’re riding, bike safety is paramount for your ride. While paying attention to your surroundings and knowing the best practices for bike safety will get you far, you still need to invest in some equipment to keep yourself as safe as possible. These are a few of the top accessories to purchase. Helmet Whether you’re riding across town or up the street, you should always put a helmet on before you hop on your bike. We advise spending a bit more to get a high-quality helmet with a high safety rating. Along with buying a quality helmet, be sure yours fits snug against your head for ultimate protection. Our... View Article
July 28, 2021 10:53 pm
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On the surface, stopping a bike seems like it’s pretty straightforward. You engage one handbrake to stop the front wheel and the other lever to stop the back wheel. However, it’s not always that simple. This post will cover what you need to know about front and back bike brakes. Front brakes Your front bike brakes have more stopping power than the rear brakes and are your go-to brakes for stopping in an emergency. But you need to be careful when slamming on the front brakes because the sudden stop in motion can cause you to fly over the handlebars. To avoid flipping over, keep your arms rigid and lean back slightly to control both your bike and body. When... View Article
June 30, 2021 5:17 pm
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BMX has seen some significant popularity growth over the last decade, and many of its biggest stars are enjoying popularity on a larger scale than the sport has seen before. Today, we want to take a look back at the 2010s and honor some of the greatest professional BMX riders of the decade, who will continue to be an influence on the world of BMX riding moving forward. Here they are: Dennis Enarson: Dennis would almost unanimously be considered the greatest rider of the last decade, and it’s expected he will continue to be a huge influence moving forward. He’s won the X Games and all kinds of dirt contests, performed some eye-popping tricks, put out some awesome videos for... View Article
June 16, 2021 5:17 pm
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During the pandemic, the bike industry saw a massive surge in interest, including the world of BMX. People have continued to carry that hobby over into 2021 even as pandemic restrictions have begun to relax around the nation. This means there is going to be a lot of continued interest in freestyle and BMX bikes available on the market this year. If you’re in the market for a bike, here’s a list of some of the trending BMX bikes in 2021 that may interest you: Sunday Primer 16: This is classified as an ideal starter bike for young people by the good folks at bicycle.com, as it’s a bike that comes at a relatively low price point but will get... View Article
June 4, 2021 6:07 pm
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No one even wants to imagine it: You’re out on a long bike ride, enjoying a beautiful day, when suddenly you notice that your wheel is making contact with the road. You stop to check out what’s going on with your bike, and your suspicions are confirmed—you have a flat tire. So much for enjoying the rest of your ride and getting back home in a reasonable amount of time! Fortunately, you can avoid some flat tire situations and, in case you do have one, be prepared to deal with it. Flat tires are an issue for bike safety in Naples, FL that pop up from time to time for many cyclists, and are a particularly big issue for long-distance... View Article
